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    Re: Lesser priced machine made Gibson?

    I believe it refers to a KM1000 in the cafe classifieds. Seller uses those words to describe the Kentucky.

    http://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/99465#99465
  2. Thread: pava satin

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    Re: pava satin

    I have had 2 Pava mandolins (one satin, one of the early builds in gloss) and they did not sound the same - similar, but not the same. I liked them both a great deal. The satin was brighter, the...
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    Re: The Black returneth once more as an A2

    Wait just a minute! Pat has an awesome A2Z, but this A4 will always be "The Black". :cool:146770

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  4. Re: Emory Lester, At Dusk, with his Northfield-beautiful

    Count me as a fan! One of my favorites is "Going Across the Sea", but on a different Northfield. The bright airy tone of the Model M seems well suited, IMO, but I am biased.

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    Re: your mandolin ownership history

    I want to enter the running for "quickest to insanity". I have to be close to most mandolins in the shortest period of time, though nowhere near the overall title. My first mandolin was a Fender...
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    Re: Flat-Top Mandolins

    I have never played a Big Muddy or Flatiron, but I do own several others mentioned in this thread. The Poe Scout is my favorite, but you will have to buy used (I did) to get under the $1K mark. The...
  7. Re: Northfield Model M Mandolin: the end of the line & worth the

    I ordered my Model M a few days ago, thinking they had some in stock, but they do not. The web site is not current. Looks like I will be getting #22 in about 6 weeks.

    Nic - thanks for the...
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    Re: New poe mandolin - macassar ebony

    Congrats cayuga red, that is an excellent example of Andy Poe's work. As the proud owner of Scout #53 (Redwood/Rosewood) I fully appreciate the high level of craftsmanship, beauty and tone. These...
  9. Thread: Neck Relief

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    Re: Neck Relief

    I just purchased a Weber Absaroka that has setup #2. Very disappointing, as it was advertised with a recent setup by a luthier I had heard of, so I expected better. The mandolin buzzes on the first...
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    Re: What B.C. Picks have you tried?

    I first bought a CT55 and TD35, both with right hand bevel. Do not care for the CT55 much, but the TD35 was pretty good. Still used my Wegen Bluegrass at 1mm and 1.4mm a bit more often. Then I...
  11. Re: Pava Mandolins: Are they as good as people say they are?

    It is a great mandolin. By far the most ergonomic with all those round edges. Really nice "all around" tone, it sounds good playing almost anything. My only issue is one of preference. I like...
  12. Re: Pava Mandolins: Are they as good as people say they are?

    I have a Pava and an Ellis. They are clearly "family", but they are not equivilent in tone. Think cousins rather than brothers. Of course, I am dealing with a sample size of one each, so YMMV. ...
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    Re: sound port on the side

    And his mandolins aint bad either! :))

    Sorry, I had to do it.
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    Re: sound port on the side

    Here is the sound port on my Black A4:

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    The mandolin is loud for both player and listener. Plus, it is a great view of the Virzi!

    I have seen round sound ports. Can't remember where,...
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    Re: Breedlove Crossover vs. Kentucky KM-150

    Yep, it appears the changes are in for the 2015 models. In addition to solid wood, it looks like they also went to a gloss finish. Also wanted to mention that the Kentucky has a flat board while...
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    Re: Breedlove Crossover vs. Kentucky KM-150

    The necks are very different. Kentucky has a V shape with 1 1/8" nut. The Crossover has very thick C shape and 1 3/16" nut, more of a guitar feel for the crossover crowd. The Crossover has...
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    Re: Andrew Poe F-5 in the classifieds

    I have one of his army-navy style Scouts, and it is a killer pancake. Outstanding fit and finish and sweet tone. I would imagine that one of his F-5's would be a very fine instrument indeed.
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    Re: Pava Pro or Collings MT2?

    I really like the neck profile on my Pava. It is a not a sharp "V" at all, pretty rounded maybe like a "D", and somewhat thinner than most necks. I found it surprising how well my hand likes it,...
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    Re: New gibson f9 info

    I had my 2014 F-9 listed in the classifieds, but fortunately no one jumped on it. Not really sure what I was thinking, but glad I came to my senses and pulled the ad. None of my mandolins have had...
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    Re: My (New to me) Ellis A5!

    Congrats TEvans! I just received my 2010 (#199) today and am very pleased. Sugar maple on this one.

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    Re: Any trick to installing Thomastik strings?

    I just put a set of mittels on my Red Valley, treated them like any other set of strings. Worked fine in my case. Really like the strings, they increased tone and playability to another level.
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    Re: A-style mandolin in the $2K price range

    The options are pretty mind boggling if you buy used. For $2K or less you can get a really good instrument, too many to list! But under $1.3K with f-holes, I got my Rigel, Newell, and Silverangel. ...
  23. Re: How does the Gibson F-9 compare to the Gibson F-5G?

    Good point Mike, I forgot about the florida or lack thereof.
  24. Re: How does the Gibson F-9 compare to the Gibson F-5G?

    Thanks Astro, I was not aware of the change. Seems the modern F-9/F-5G are even more similar than I thought. That would make the differences finish and inlays. BTW, my 2014 F-9 does have top...
  25. Re: How does the Gibson F-9 compare to the Gibson F-5G?

    I have an F-9, but have not been able to compare it directly to an F5G. One of the differences that has not been mentioned is that the current F-9 uses rosewood for the bridge and fretboard instead...
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